Leica SL3

Hardware Engineering Overview: Leica SL3

The Leica SL3 is a Full Frame mirrorless camera engineered with a 60.3 MP Full Frame BSI CMOS with Triple Resolution Technology sensor (36.0 × 24.0 mm) and native Leica L Mount lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 15 fps burst shooting with 5 stops of 5-axis IBIS and 8K30 / 4K60 / C4K60 recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture

60.3 Megapixel Full Frame BSI CMOS with Triple Resolution Technology (36.0 × 24.0 mm) driven by the Maestro IV with L2 Technology image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native) aspect ratios.

Autofocus & Continuous Speed

Hybrid AF (Phase Detection + Depth Map + Contrast Detection) with 315 phase-detect points. Captures 15 fps burst speed with Human Eye, Face, Body, Animal Recognition.

In-Body Image Stabilization

5-axis sensor-shift stabilization providing up to 5 stops CIPA handshake compensation.

Video & Motion Capabilities

8K30 / 4K60 / C4K60 internal recording at 10-bit 4:2:2 L-Log / Apple ProRes 422 HQ. Features L-Log, Rec.709, Rec.2020, HLG and 3.5mm Mic, 3.5mm Headphone, Full-Size HDMI Type-A.

Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating

Weighs 769g in a 141.2 × 108.0 × 84.6 mm body. Features 1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II, 5.76M-dot EyeRes OLED EVF (120fps), and CIPA rated for 320 shots per full charge.